Troy Trojans Defeat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 90-70
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Cajundome
Troy Trojans 90, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Troy Trojans vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Troy Trojans beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 90-70 at Cajundome on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Troy Trojans vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Troy Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Troy Trojans defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 90-70 at the Cajundome. The Trojans showcased their offensive prowess, scoring an average of 82.7 points in their last ten games, while the Ragin' Cajuns struggled with an average of 61.0 points in the same span. This victory extends Troy's record to 12-6, while Louisiana falls to 4-15.
The Trojans entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but were coming off a loss to Arkansas State. Despite this setback, they maintained a strong scoring average and had previously demonstrated their ability to put points on the board, including a dominant 100-80 victory over Texas State just a week prior. Their away record stood at 1-2, indicating some challenges on the road, but they managed to overcome those hurdles against Louisiana.
On the other hand, the Ragin' Cajuns had a mixed record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with a recent win against UL Monroe. However, they struggled to maintain consistency, highlighted by their scoring average of 69.8 points in their last five games, which was still significantly lower than Troy's output. Louisiana's home record was 2-4, further emphasizing their difficulties at the Cajundome.
In terms of previous meetings, the teams were evenly matched, with a 1-1 record in their last two encounters. Troy won the most recent game on February 21, 2025, with a score of 72-69, while Louisiana had previously secured a win against Troy at home on February 13, 2025, with a score of 74-56. This fixture was crucial for both teams, as they aimed to establish dominance in their head-to-head rivalry.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, with no significant players missing from the lineup, allowing each squad to field their best players. This contributed to the high level of competition observed during the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Troy favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 136.5. The odds reflected the general expectation of Troy's performance based on their recent form and overall record. The moneyline for Troy was set at -500, indicating a strong belief in their ability to win, while Louisiana was listed at +380.
Conditions in the Cajundome were typical for a basketball game, with a lively atmosphere and a supportive crowd for the home team. However, it was clear that the Ragin' Cajuns struggled to find their rhythm against a well-prepared Troy squad.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed Troy's offensive strategy in action, with players like Dorian Finister contributing significantly to the scoreline. Finister made key free throws and layups that helped the Trojans maintain their lead. The final scoring plays saw Troy extend their advantage, culminating in a final score of 90-70, which reflected their dominance throughout the match.
Overall, the game underscored the challenges facing the Ragin' Cajuns as they continue to seek consistency in their performance, while the Trojans displayed their capabilities as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TROY -9.5 | 136.5 o -105 / u -115 | Troy Trojans -500 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +380 |
Leaders
- PointsDorian Finister25Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsDe'Vion Lavergne3Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsDariyus Woodson3Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- PointsThomas Dowd15Troy Trojans
- AssistsVictor Valdes7Troy Trojans
- ReboundsThomas Dowd8Troy Trojans
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 3-7Streak W161 scored · 64.5 allowed per game2-4 at home
- W85-79vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 9
- L67-74vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 3
- L58-63vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 31
- W63-54vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 28
- W76-62at UL Monroe WarhawksDec 20
- L54-62at Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 19
- L44-65at Louisiana Tech BulldogsDec 13
- L63-70vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 6
- L55-65at Lamar CardinalsDec 4
- L45-51vs Jackson State TigersNov 29
Troy Trojans
Last 10: 6-4Streak L182.7 scored · 74.9 allowed per game1-2 away
- L74-86at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 8
- W59-49vs South Alabama JaguarsJan 3
- W100-80vs Texas State BobcatsDec 31
- W70-63vs Marshall Thundering HerdDec 20
- W86-85at UAB BlazersDec 14
- W101-47vs LaGrange PanthersDec 6
- L89-93vs West Georgia WolvesDec 2
- W74-64vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 26
- L68-75vs Toledo RocketsNov 24
- L106-107at USC TrojansNov 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Troy Trojans | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-63 | 25-54 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 17-29 | 10-25 |
| Three-point % | 59 | 40 |
| Free throws | 5-11 | 10-13 |
| Free throw % | 45 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 19 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 13 |
| Assists | 25 | 11 |
| Steals | 0 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 24 |
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half51-30Victor Valdes makes 30-foot three point jumper (Thomas Dowd assists)
- 1st Half51-32Dorian Finister makes 3-foot jumper
- 1st Half53-32Theo Seng makes layup (Victor Valdes assists)
- 1st Half53-35Dorian Finister makes 26-foot three point jumper (Milan Mejia assists)
- 2nd Half53-37Milan Mejia makes layup
- 2nd Half53-39Dorian Finister makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-39Kerrington Kiel makes layup
- 2nd Half55-41Dorian Finister makes layup
- 2nd Half58-41Cobi Campbell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half58-44Milan Mejia makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dariyus Woodson assists)
- 2nd Half60-44Kerrington Kiel makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-44Kerrington Kiel makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-44Kerrington Kiel makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half66-44Jerrell Bellamy makes 1-foot dunk (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half66-46Dorian Finister makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-46Thomas Dowd makes layup (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half68-49De'Vion Lavergne makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joshua Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half70-49Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Theo Seng assists)
- 2nd Half70-50Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-51Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-51Theo Seng makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-51Austin Cross makes 23-foot three point jumper (Thomas Dowd assists)
- 2nd Half74-52Jeremiah Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-52Theo Seng makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half76-55Joshua Lewis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mike Collins assists)
- 2nd Half76-58Dorian Finister makes 27-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half78-58Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half81-58Thomas Dowd makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cobi Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half81-60De'Vion Lavergne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half83-60Jerrell Bellamy makes 2-foot dunk (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half83-62Mike Collins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half86-62Thomas Dowd makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half86-63Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-64Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-64Thomas Dowd makes layup (Javen Colbert assists)
- 2nd Half88-66Joshua Lewis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half88-67Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-68Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-68Evan Griffin makes layup (Emmanuel Clarton assists)
- 2nd Half90-70Mike Collins makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours Troy Trojans.
Venue
- CajundomeLafayette, LA
- Attendance2318
- OfficialsLuke Chittum, Eric Lowe, Marvin Harris Jr.
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